Emerson Spice

A restored merchant’s house in the heart of Stone Town, with a famous rooftop tea house.
  • Hotel
  • Luxury
  • Zanzibar
  • From US$250 pp per night

Overview

Each room in this old Swahili mansion is different, full of stained glass and carved wood. The Tea House restaurant on the roof serves a set dinner at sunset with the call to prayer drifting across the town.

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Rooms

  • Heritage Room

    Sleeps 2 · King · 11 units

    Individually decorated room in the historic house.

Amenities

  • Airport Transfers
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Wi-Fi

Safaris that stay here

7 days

Culture & Community · Honeymoon · Private Guided

7 Days Zanzibar and Pemba Honeymoon

From US$5,076 pp

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5 days

Culture & Community · Private Guided

5 Days Stone Town and Zanzibar Beach

From US$2,162 pp

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8 days

Big Five & Wildlife · Culture & Community · Private Guided

8 Days Safari and Zanzibar Beach

From US$6,956 pp

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At a glance

Property type
Hotel
Budget
Luxury
Location
Stone Town · Zanzibar
Indicative rate
US$250–400 per person sharing per night
Check-in / out
Check-in from 2pm, check-out by 10am

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